Origin
Lowell, WI
Evening in Lowell on Thursday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lowell, WI to West Allis, WI
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Allis, WI
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lowell, WI to West Allis, WI covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 94, State Highway 26, Highway 16 & 60 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.5 miles on I 94. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 17m highway drive covering 63 miles, with most of the trip on I 94 and State Highway 26. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.5 miles on I 94.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 94 is the longest continuous segment at about 37.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 94 and State Highway 26. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CTH KW / Mill Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CTH KW / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (WI 16; WI 26 / State Highway 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CTH KW / Mill Street
Turn left onto CTH KW / Mill Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
WI 16; WI 26 / State Highway 26
Merge onto WI 16; WI 26 / State Highway 26
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
23 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
60.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward WI 181: 84th Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 306
Toward WI 181: 84th Street
8
61.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwauk...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 94 | 37.5 mi | 41m |
| State Highway 26 | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| Highway 16 & 60 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| WI 26 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South 84th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Greenfield Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| O'Sixteen Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Watertown Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 94
— 37.5 mi, about 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lowell, WI and West Allis, WI.
1
Start on CTH G; CTH I
313 ft
·
14 sec
·
Beaver Dam Road
2
Turn left onto CTH KW
191 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mill Street
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Watertown Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Watertown Road
4
Continue on O'Sixteen Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
O'Sixteen Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto WI 16; WI 60
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 16 & 60
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward WI 16 East, WI 26 South
7
Merge onto WI 16; WI 26
17 mi
·
19 min
·
State Highway 26
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on WI 26
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
WI 26
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Merge onto I 94
38 mi
·
41 min
·
I 94
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 306
Toward WI 181: 84th Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
192 ft
·
4 sec
Toward WI 181 South: 84th Street South, Milwaukee Mile Speedway, Pettit National Ice Center
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn right onto WI 181
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South 84th Street
14
Turn left onto WI 59
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Greenfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
WI 59
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.5 mi from Lowell, WI · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Lowell, WI, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Allis, WI
The final approach into West Allis, WI usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.85 one way
$19.70 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.81 | $21.63 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.12 | $24.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
West Allis, WI
Evening in West Allis on Thursday
Local time
6:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
5 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 17m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lowell, WI to West Allis, WI covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 94, State Highway 26, Highway 16 & 60. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.5 miles from Lowell, WI. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CTH KW / Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (WI 16; WI 26 / State Highway 26): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lowell, WI to West Allis, WI does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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